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The Cat Ate My Gymsuit - A Novel

by Paula Danziger
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Rebellion, resilience, and identity for young adult.

This book is perfect for young adults who feel disconnected with their identity and want to rebel against societal expectations. It follows Marcy Lewis, a girl who is tired of living up to everyone's expectations except her own. She learns to fight against injustice and stand up for herself. The unique and distinctive feature of the book is the way it addresses issues such as body shaming and bullying in a relatable and humorous manner.

  • Nene Award (1980)
  • Massachusetts Children's Book Award (1979)
  • California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Intermediate (1977)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Cat Ate My Gymsuit - A Novel

by Paula Danziger
$8.90 Now $4.90 Save 45% more
ISBN: 9780440916123
Authors: Paula Danziger
Publisher: Laurel-Leaf Books
Date of Publication: 1986-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Adult
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction, Teen
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 8744 readers)

Description

Marcy Lewis is bored by school; her father tyrannizes both Marcy and her mother; she despairs of ever being thin; she is certain she'll never have a date and that a horrible case of acne will break out any minute. Then along comes Ms. Finney, an English teacher willing to try anything in the class- room. Above all, she is accessible and human. Marcy has never met anyone like her, and suddenly life in and out of school begins to have a purpose. When Ms. Finney is suspended because of her controversial teaching methods and her refusal to pledge allegiance to the flag, the whole school is thrown into an uproar. Now out of her protective shell, Marcy helps to organize a protest, and she too is suspended. With her mother firmly on her side, her father violently opposed, Marcy must decide whether her fight for Ms. Finney and the values she stands for is worth the price she must pay at home and in school.--back cover
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Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Rebellion, resilience, and identity for young adult.

This book is perfect for young adults who feel disconnected with their identity and want to rebel against societal expectations. It follows Marcy Lewis, a girl who is tired of living up to everyone's expectations except her own. She learns to fight against injustice and stand up for herself. The unique and distinctive feature of the book is the way it addresses issues such as body shaming and bullying in a relatable and humorous manner.

  • Nene Award (1980)
  • Massachusetts Children's Book Award (1979)
  • California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Intermediate (1977)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.